Hemp Superfood

Hemp and marijuana are often confused with each other, but hemp is not the same as marijuana. Both are true family from the Cannabis sativa, but the difference is in the THC content.

Hemp contains less than 0.3% THC and is mainly used for industrial purposes. Marijuana contains a much higher THC content giving the weed psychoactive properties.Therefore, from hemp you do not get stoned or high, but it is super healthy for you.

Hemp seed is the superfood of the future!

Hemp seed and hemp seed oil is a rich source of omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids in just the right proportions which gives an optimal absorption. Hemp seed oil has the highest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (81%) of almost any kind of seed in the world. Moreover, hemp seed is the building material for your happiness hormone!

Hemp seed is one of the nicest full power resources on earth to find and is equal to the value of our body that has meat or fish. It ensures optimal condition of your joints, your heart and blood vessels and your memory and promotes the absorption of the happiness hormone serotonin. Hemp seed is also an excellent addition to your diet if you are a vegetarian or a vegan.

Hemp seed contains healthy addition to large amounts of fat, protein and carbohydrates, a large number of vitamins and minerals, including phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, iodine and vitamins E, C, B1, B2, B3 and B6 . For athletes hemp seed is thus a perfect base for the diet and provides your body with enough protein. Also, hemp seed is the best alternative to soy.

Suitable for children and animals

The hemp, where hemp seeds and hemp seed oil is produced from, has a THC content of less than 0.3% and, unlike marijuana, medical weed oil and hash oil does not give a psychoactive effect and thus can even be used by children and animals without problems.

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Hemp: an ancient medicinal plant

Hemp, which is one of the oldest medicinal plants in the world, contains many beneficial properties which hemp for over 10,000 years by many cultures throughout the world.

The hemp, where hemp seeds and hemp seed oil is produced from, has a THC content of less than 0.3% and, unlike marijuana, cannabis oil and hash oil does not give a psychoactive effect and thus can even be used by children and animals without problems.

Hemp seed and hemp seed oil rich source of protein

After soybeans hemp seed is the richest source of protein, but unlike soy hemp seed is just a lot more palatable. Proteins are important building blocks that are essential to include our muscle building, endurance, and to keep our blood sugar level in balance.

The quality of animal protein is substantially coming down the fertilizer and the unilateral and poor nutrition that the animals receive. Also, hormones are added on the feed which again is not good for the quality of the meat. We absorb this back into our body after eating meat.

For athletes, who need a high protein diet to build their muscles and stamina, hemp seed is an excellent food source.

Another important point is that hemp seed contains all eight essential amino acids our body cannot produce itself. These amino acids are an important base for other substances that play a prominent role in your metabolism. This includes the happiness hormone serotonin. Hemp seeds are also an excellent addition to your diet in depression.

Hemp seed: the healthy unsaturated fatty acids

Hemp seed and hemp seed oil contain omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids that are present in the correct ratio for absorption in the body. It also contains another important fatty acid, named gamma-linoleic acid (GLA).

GLA is very rare and is partly found in breast milk. This gamma-linoleic acid is known for its hormone regulating effect, which makes it very suitable for middle-aged women.

Also hemp seed and hemp seed oil can work as an anti-inflammatory. In addition, fatty acids keep your joints, heart, blood vessels,skin and your memory in an excellent condition. Omega 3 is therefore called the food for the brain.

Hemp seed oil is cholesterol free and is beneficial for heart problems and arthritis because the risk of blood clotting as well as inflammation in the joints is significantly reduced.

Wealth of vitamins and minerals

Hemp seed and hemp seed oil are like other super foods very rich in various vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, iodine, vitamin E, C and the B vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6.

Especially the B vitamins are essential for energy metabolism. To feel fitter and more energetic you especially need the vitamins B in the correct proportions. Hemp seed and hemp seed oil are well suited for this purpose. Also hemp seed and hemp seed oil contains vitamin E, which is important for proper brain function and also aging. Hemp seed is a miracle cure for your skin!

Many anti-oxidants and enzymes

Besides the many healthy and essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals hemp seed also contains another large amount of antioxidants and enzymes such as lecithin. Lecithin is very important for a properly functioning of the liver, allowing the body a natural detoxification or repair function.

Hemp seed is also rich in alpha, beta and gamma globulin, substances that helps to strengthen our immune system and contribute to repair damaged tissue.

Superfood

Besides hemp food Headshop Smartshop and Apollyon also offers another superfood to, including the extremely healthy goji berries. Goji berries, also called wolf berry, are among the most nutritious fruit in the world.

The color of goji berries is orange to deep red and they are quite similar to raisins. Size In goji berries are 18 kinds of amino acids and all eight essential amino acids are present, such as the famous tryptophan. Also the goji berry contains 21 minerals and trace elements such as iron (11mg per 100gram) zinc, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus.

Goji berries do have (after camu camu berries) the richest source of vitamin C, as much as 500 times more than an orange! Goji berries are also the richest source of beta-carotene. Furthermore goji berries contain many vitamins such as vitamin B1, B2, B6 and vitamin E.

Goji berries also are full with essential fatty acids that reduce inflammation. Polysaccharide which is present in Goji berries, helps to improve the production of growth hormone significantly in order to stimulate the immune system.

In Asia, goji berries are traditionally eaten for centuries to enhance the vitality, strength, sexual performance, and life and prolong. According to the legend, the farmer Li Qing Yuen ,who ate goji berries every day, aged 252 years.

You can eat goji berries as a snack in between meals, such as raisins. Goji berries can also be mixed in smoothies. For optimal health, it's best to eat a tablespoon a day.